HYUNDAI ELANTRA; ELANTRA GT — recall
Automotive · Canada · 2026-05-14
Hyundai vehicles' driver-front airbag inflator could rupture upon deployment
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-05-14 |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI |
| Models affected | ELANTRA; ELANTRA GT |
| Model year | 2015; 2016 |
| Units affected | 515.00 |
| Defect | Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not fully inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Safety Risk: An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver-front airbag inflator. |
| Component | Airbag |
| Recall type | Car |
| Recall number | 2026234 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
|---|---|
| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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